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Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。
- Have you ever experienced very hot weather in your city?
- Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。
- happen /HAP-uhn/
- temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/
- transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/
- responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/
- extreme /ik-STREEM/
[verb] – if an event or situation happens, it occurs or takes place
A big storm will happen tomorrow night.
[noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a person’s body.
The temperature is 38°C today.
[noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to another
Buses are a type of transportation.
[adjective] – having a duty to take care of something or someone
She is responsible for feeding the dog.
[adjective] – very large in amount or very strong in effect
The mountain experiences extreme cold weather.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
In late June 2025, a strong heatwave came to southern Europe. It happened in countries like Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal. The temperature went over 40°C. In Lisbon, Portugal, the temperature reached 42°C. The government gave health alerts and fire warnings. In Greece, a fire near the Temple of Poseidon made people leave their homes. In Italy, cities like Rome and Milan were on the highest alert. In Spain, places like Seville had hotter days than usual. Many areas stopped outdoor work during the day to keep people safe. The heatwave brought disruption, considerable risk, and problems in transportation, health, and safety.
Experts said the intensification of heatwaves is connected to climate change. A study said heat-related deaths may quadruple by 2050. It also said heat may soon cause more deaths than cold. The study said that effective climate plans are needed. It is essential to protect people. Filipino workers and tourists in Europe are told to stay alert, follow rules, and be responsible during this time. This advice helps reduce danger from this extreme weather.
Experts said the intensification of heatwaves is connected to climate change. A study said heat-related deaths may quadruple by 2050. It also said heat may soon cause more deaths than cold. The study said that effective climate plans are needed. It is essential to protect people. Filipino workers and tourists in Europe are told to stay alert, follow rules, and be responsible during this time. This advice helps reduce danger from this extreme weather.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- The heatwave happened in southern Europe in late June 2025.
- Only Portugal experienced high temperatures during the heatwave.
- In Lisbon, the temperature reached 30°C.
- Greece had a fire near the Temple of Poseidon.
- Outdoor work in Italy continued all day during the heatwave.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table, then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| happen | temperature | transportation | responsible | extreme |
- They stayed home due to ______ heat.
- Did the heatwave ______ in June?
- The ______ was very high in Lisbon.
- Good ______ helps people go to work.
- Be ______ and follow the safety rules.